AIMIM Corporator Sahar Shaikh and Father Defend Caste Certificate Amid Controversy
Caste certificate row: AIMIM corporator Sahar Shaikh and her father deny irregularities
Hindustan Times
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Sahar Shaikh, an AIMIM corporator from Mumbra in Thane, and her father Yunus Shaikh are defending their caste certificates against allegations of forgery. The Thane Tehsildar's office has recommended a criminal case following a complaint from a rival candidate, but the Shaikhs claim their documents are legitimate and are being targeted politically.
- 01Yunus Shaikh faces allegations of using a fake caste certificate.
- 02The complaint was filed by Siddiqui Farha Shabab Ahmed, a rival candidate from the NCP.
- 03The Shaikhs claim their caste documents are genuine and issued based on valid records.
- 04They allege the inquiry report is biased and are seeking action against the tehsildar.
- 05Sahar Shaikh warns of the dangers of social media trolling and its potential consequences.
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Sahar Shaikh, a corporator with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) from Mumbra in Thane district, Maharashtra, and her father, Yunus Shaikh, are facing allegations of obtaining a caste certificate through fraudulent means. The Thane Tehsildar's office has recommended a criminal case against Yunus based on a complaint by Siddiqui Farha Shabab Ahmed, a candidate from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) who lost to Sahar in the recent municipal elections. The Shaikhs assert that their caste certificates are legitimate, issued based on valid documentation held by Yunus's father. They criticized the inquiry conducted by Tehsildar Umesh Patil as one-sided and are demanding accountability from him. The Shaikhs have also issued legal notices to the complainant and certain media outlets for defamation. Sahar expressed concern over the negative impact of social media trolling, emphasizing the need to address such issues to prevent potential harm. She also affirmed her identity as an Indian Muslim, highlighting her comfort in speaking Hindi and cautioning against language-related controversies.
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The controversy surrounding the caste certificate could affect the political standing of Sahar Shaikh and her family, as well as influence public perception in Mumbra.
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